Old Prune Color – #8272a4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Old Prune color hex code is #8272a4, and it is composed of 51% red, 45% green and 64% blue.
Old Prune is a dark, muted, and cool color at 30% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Old Prune color (#8272a4) against dark backgrounds.

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Old Prune Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Old Prune, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8272a4 |
| RGB | rgb(130,114,164) |
| HSL | hsl(259,21.6%,54.5%) |
| CMYK | 21, 30, 0, 36 |
| HSV | 259, 30, 64 |
| RGB % | 51, 45, 64 |
| XYZ | 21.9, 19.5, 37.7 |
| LAB | 51.3, 16.6, -24.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
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